Line Mechanic Journey or Apprentice at Alliant Energy

Alliant Energy; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Alliant Energy in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a skilled line mechanic to construct, maintain, and restore electric service. The role covers installing conductors, climbing poles, and operating heavy equipment in various weather conditions.

Qualified candidates will have completed a line mechanic apprenticeship, pass the line mechanic exam, and be able to obtain a CDL by the end of the trial period. DOT drug testing applies; visa sponsorship is not supported.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of line mechanic apprenticeship.
• Satisfactory passage of line mechanic examination.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to the end of trial period.
• This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA regulations (Part 382).

Responsibilities

• Install, tension, tie in and remove conductors/ guys.
• Install/remove, frame and climb poles, towers and other structures.
• Operate and maintain hydraulic/air tools and systems.
• Restore electric service after outages or failures in a safe, prompt manner.
• Install and maintain street and security lighting equipment.

Skills

Line construction

Safety compliance

Reading & math

Teamwork

Education

Line mechanic apprenticeship

Tools

Live line maintenance tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Alliant Energy in Cedar Rapids, IA, US offers a visa sponsorship job abroad position that offers great opportunities for career growth.

We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. We prioritize safety, volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary

Constructs, dismantles, maintains, replaces, repairs and operates electric facilities.

• Install, tension, tie in and remove conductors/ guys.
• Install/remove, frame and climb poles, towers and other structures.
• Operate basket trucks, digger trucks, trenchers, backhoes and all other construction equipment.
• Restore electric service lost due to weather, equipment failure, or whatever cause, in a safe and prompt manner.
• Install and maintain street and security lighting equipment.
• Operate and maintain hydraulic/air tools and systems.
• Install underground electrical equipment including cable, switchgear, cable terminations and other related gear.
• Know and understand safety and construction standards.
• Trained in CPR and First Aid.
• Load and haul poles, transformers and material to job sites.
• Trim trees from power lines and operate chipper to dispose of brush.
• Install and transfer cablevision/telephone line during new and rebuild projects overhead/underground (requires no terminations or splicing and no entry to phone or cable pedestals).
• Field test and maintain line type transformers only, including taking oil samples.
• May require licensing for pesticide, preservative or hazardous material handling.
• Practice good housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain truck stock and material inventory.
• May require mapping and paperwork related to job order changes.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Installs, splices and secures conductors.
• Installs, changes, transfers and removes poles, poles line hardware, guys, transformers, lightning arresters, capacitor banks, regulators, fuses, electrical cable, cross-arms, energized conductors, insulators, conduit and any and all forms of electrical material and accessories utilized in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical circuits.
• Works on energized lines and equipment.
• Works with live line maintenance tools.
• Keeps informed on and abides by the required Safety Rules, Operating Practices and codes pertaining to all phases of line work.
• May lead and assist in training others in the same or lower classifications.
• Performs other duties, which are similar, related or incidental to this position and assist in other activities that do not require skills of a higher classification.
• Respond to emergency callouts to insure the safety of the public and employees.
• Will work in a variety of adverse weather conditions as system condition warrant (i.e. outages, storm restoration, etc.)
• The above duties are not an inclusive list of duties to be performed for this position.
• The above listed duties are intended to be a general job description for the major duties to be performed by the employee.

Required Experience

• Successful completion of line mechanic apprenticeship.
• Satisfactory passage of line mechanic examination.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to the end of trial period.
• This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA regulations (Part 382).

Other Requirements

Training Locations: IPL Technical Training Center

Residency Requirements: Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good reading comprehension, mathematics skills.
• Demonstrated ability to do ordinary line construction, operating and maintenance work, line trouble shooting and transformer installation including three-phase and parallel banking.
• Reasonable knowledge of work order procedure and allocation of charges.
• Knowledge of the requirements of the State Electrical Code and company standards for line construction.
• Familiarity with live line maintenance tools and their use.
• Thorough knowledge of the Company Safety Rules and Operating Practices relating to line construction and maintenance.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, make understandable diagrams, ability to express oneself orally.
• The ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
• Sensitivity to public opinion and property owner's rights.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $38.72 - $51.62

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Visa sponsorship not supported.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email [e-mail].